I think in the US, the idea of Bed and Breakfast evokes a little Victorian house. Since many Americans live in houses rather than apartments, the idea of renting out part of your home easily relates to the house imagery. In Europe, pretty much all of B&Bs or guesthouses are apartments – usually about 100 sq meters, that have a room or two for rent, and a good bit a distance between where the owner lives and the guests. Often, bathrooms are private, ensuite, but sometimes they are in the hall. On our site, we distinguish between Guestrooms and B&Bs based on whether there’s breakfast offered (if no breakfast, it’s a guesthouse/guestrooms).

I think the experience is similar though in that you’re staying in someone’s home. The kind of information you get is so superior to staying in a hotel (where many employees won’t know the area as well as they live elsewhere and commute to work). Also, when dealing with individuals who are semi-professional you get a different authenticity. When you connect, you can feel that it isn’t rehearsed and part of their training – rather, many people who choose to do this are naturally hospitable.

If you have any other questions, let us know.

Steve

]]>By: Kenhttp://www.theparisblog.com/sponsored-post-paris-rental-flats/#comment-246144
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:16:45 +0000http://www.theparisblog.com/?p=8435#comment-246144Your highlight of the B&B in Paris was excellent – never thought about that option. Do the B&Bs in Paris provide the same services as they do here in the States or are there some basic differences??
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